By Felix Cofie
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has engaged a high-level group of international investors in New York as part of efforts to position Ghana as a leading destination for responsible and profitable mining investments.
The engagement, which brought together players from the capital markets, was hosted by Newcore Gold Ltd. and focused on opportunities within Ghana’s mining sector and ongoing government reforms aimed at strengthening the industry.
Also present at the meeting was the National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, who highlighted government’s commitment to formalising the artisanal and small-scale mining sector through the initiative.
Speaking at the luncheon, Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah outlined the vast investment opportunities available in Ghana’s mining industry and stressed government’s determination to implement strategic regulatory reforms that empower local participation while maintaining Ghana’s competitiveness on the global market.
According to him, the reforms are intended to create a transparent, sustainable and investor-friendly mining environment capable of attracting long-term capital and partnerships.
Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia also used the platform to explain the objectives of rCOMSDEP, describing it as a key intervention designed to sanitise the small-scale mining sector while creating ethical and commercially viable investment opportunities for both local and foreign investors.
She noted that the programme seeks to promote responsible mining practices, skills development and cooperative mining structures that ensure environmental sustainability and economic benefits for communities and investors alike.
The event was also attended by Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, who reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to projecting itself as one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations.
Participants at the luncheon engaged in discussions on strategic partnerships, responsible mining practices and the future of Ghana’s extractive industry, with government officials expressing optimism that such engagements would translate into concrete investments and stronger international collaborations.
Officials described the meeting as another important step in deepening investor confidence in Ghana’s mining sector and advancing the country’s vision for sustainable and inclusive growth in the extractive industry.
